Every Thursday, kawarthaNOW publishes live music events at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region based on information that musicians provide directly or that venues post on their websites or social media channels. Here are the listings for the week of Thursday, November 28 to Wednesday, December 4.
If you’re a musician or venue owner and want to be included in our weekly listings, email our nightlifeNOW editor at nightlife@kawarthanow.com. For concerts and live music events at other venues, check out our Concerts & Live Music page.
With the exception of karaoke, we only list events with performing musicians. Venues may also host other events during the week (e.g., dancing, DJs, comedy shows).
100 Acre Brewing Co.
390 Ashburnham Dr., Peterborough
705-243-2444
Coming Soon
Saturday, December 14
12:30-3:30PM - A Celtic Christmas ft Glen Cardus and Fiddling Jay (no cover)
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, November 28
8-10:30pm - Open mic w/ Bruce Longman
Friday, November 29
8-11pm - Darren Bailey
Saturday, November 30
8-11pm - Ryan Forsythe
Monday, December 2
7:30-9:30pm - Local talent night ft musician TBA
Bar 379 - The Old Twisted Wheel
379 Water St., Peterborough
705-742-0777
Thursday, November 28
9pm - Karaoke
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, November 28
7-10pm - Jazz & Blues Night ft. Rob Phillips
Friday, November 29
5-8pm - Victoria Yeh and Mike Graham; 9pm - Joslynn Burford & Friends
Saturday, November 30
5-8pm - Georgia Rose; 9pm - 4 Lanes Wide
Sunday, December 1
4-7pm - Blues in the Bottle
Monday, December 2
7-10pm - Crash & Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, December 3
6-10pm - Open mic w/ Johann Burkhardt
Wednesday, December 4
6-9pm - Blues & Roots Dance Party hosted by Dave Tough and The Scholars
Coming Soon
Friday, December 6
5-8pm - Charlie Horse; 9pm - Misfits In Action
Saturday, December 7
5-8pm - Broke Down Country Christmas w/ Jeanne Truax; 9pm - Odd Man Rush
Sunday, December 8
4-7pm - Bluegrass Menagerie
Boston Pizza Lindsay
435 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-328-0008
Friday, November 29
8-11pm - Ted Davidson
Wednesday, December 4
8-11pm - Karaoke
Cat & The Fiddle Cobourg
38 Covert St., Cobourg
(905) 377-9029
Friday, November 29
8pm - Karaoke w/ Cait
Saturday, November 30
8-11pm - Clint Cameron
The Cow & Sow Eatery
38 Colborne St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-5111
Coming Soon
Saturday, December 14
7-10pm - Open mic w/ Shannon Roszell
Crook & Coffer
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-876-0505
Thursday, November 28
7-9:30pm - Diamond Dave & Andy Taylor
Friday, November 29
8:30pm - Karaoke w/ Stoeten
Saturday, November 30
2:30-4:30pm - Rod MacDonald; 7:30-10:30pm - Lotus Wight
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Tuesday, December 3
5pm - Gord Kidd
Dreams of Beans
141 Charlotte St., Peterborough
705-742-2406
Monday, December 2
1-2pm - Joslynn Burford
Erben Eatery & Bar
379 George St. N., Peterborough
705-874-8379
Thursday, November 28
5-7pm - The Groove Lounge w/ Doug McLean
Friday, November 29
9pm - Karaoke
Saturday, November 30
8pm - Chris Koster w/ Dylan Ireland ($20 in advance at https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/49674)
VIDEO: "Spaceman" (acoustic version) - Chris Koster
Monday, December 2
5-7pm - The Groove Lounge w/ Doug McLean
Tuesday, December 3
8pm - Karaoke w/ Ian Clement
Wednesday, December 4
8-11pm - Open mic
Fenelon Falls Brewing Co.
4 May St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 215-9898
Saturday, November 30
12-4pm & 6-9pm - Live music TBA
Ganaraska Brewing Company
33 Mill St., Port Hope
905-885-9029
Friday, November 29
7pm - Karaoke w/ Erin Billings
Saturday, November 30
7pm - Kevin Foster
Sunday, December 1
2-5pm - Open mic w/ Harry Hannah
Wednesday, December 4
6:30pm - Live music TBA
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Saturday, November 30
2-6pm - Rain Dogs
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
Coming Soon
Saturday, December 7
7:30pm - A Weber Brothers Christmas, with portion of proceeds to Right To Heal ($30 in advance at https://thegordonbest.com/purchase-tickets-online or at the door)
Graz Restobar
38 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
705-738-6343
Friday, November 29
8pm - Keith Audy
Sunday, December 1
3pm - Erin Blackstock
Jethro's Bar + Stage
137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-931-0617
Thursday, November 28
6-8pm - Charles Glasspool, Wyatt Burton & Trevor Davis; 8-10pm - Jeanne Truax & Friends; 10pm-12am - The Union
Friday, November 29
8-10pm - The Ilk; 10pm-1am - The Vortexans
Saturday, November 30
8-10pm - Live music TBA; 10pm-1am - Live music TBA
Sunday, December 1
3-6pm - Blues jam w/ Al Black and guests
The John at Sadleir House
751 George St. N., Peterborough
705-742-3686
Coming Soon
Friday, December 6
8:30pm - Arthur Corporate Office Holiday Mixer featuring Yackbard, Zoftig, My Fair Lady ($15 at the door or in advance at https://www.sadleirhouse.ca/concerts)
Saturday, December 7
7pm - Food Not Bombs Benefit w/Dave Tough & John Baker ($15 in advance at https://www.sadleirhouse.ca/concerts, $15 or PWYC at the door)
Friday, December 20
8:30pm - An Intimate Evening w/ Valleyspeak, Intimidators, Gamekeeper ($15 at the door or in advance at https://www.sadleirhouse.ca/concerts)
Kelly's Homelike Inn
205 3rd Street, Cobourg
905-372-3234
Friday, November 29
7-10pm - Jeff Biggar
Saturday, November 30
4-8pm - Full Tilt
Mainstreet Bar & Grill
1939 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn
(705) 657-9094
Friday, November 29
7:30pm - Karaoke hosted by DJ Ross
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600
Thursday, November 28
7-11pm - Karaoke
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Friday, November 29
9pm-1am - Cale Crowe
Saturday, November 30
9pm-1am - Chris Collins
Sunday, December 1
8pm - Open mic
Tuesday, December 3
8pm - Joanna & Danny Bronson
Wednesday, December 4
9pm - Kevin Foster
Olympia Restaurant
106 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-328-1444
Friday, November 29
5-8:30pm -Live music TBA (reservations recommended)
Pig's Ear Tavern
144 Brock St., Peterborough
(705) 745-7255
Friday, November 29
9pm - Vancamp, Yackbard, Caitlin Currie (no cover)
Saturday, November 30
4-7pm - The Wild Cards (no cover); 8pm - Jane Archer and Friends w/ Michelle Moran ($5)
Tuesday, December 3
9pm - Open stage
Wednesday, December 4
9pm - Karaoinke
The Publican House
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Thursday, November 28
7-9pm - Jake Dudas
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Saturday, November 30
8pm - High Waters Band
Rolling Grape Vineyard
260 County Rd 2, Bailieboro
705-991-5876
Thursday, November 28
5:30-8:30pm - Tyler Koke
Sunday, December 1
2-5pm - TJ Shirk
Royal Crown Pub & Grill
4 King St. E., Colborne
905-355-1900
Thursday, November 28
8pm - Open mic
Saturday, November 30
8pm - Rocky & Jay (no cover)
The Social Pub
295 George St. N., Peterborough
705-874-6724
Coming Soon
Saturday, December 7
2-5pm - Chris Cuddy benefit ft Pat Temple and the HiLo Players, Russell deCarle and Steve Briggs, Washboard Hank and Sweet Muriel, Dennis O'Toole w/ Old Soul, Al Black, Dave MacQuarrie, Andy Pryde, Pineapple Frank Barth (donations appreciated)
Saturday, December 21
1-4pm - PMBA Deluxe Live ft host band Diamond Dave & The Smoke Eaters w/ spotlight musician Vancamp ($10 donation suggested)
Tap & Tonic Pub & Bistro
18-22 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 947-2333
Thursday, November 28
7-10pm - Mike & Susanne
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Friday, November 29
8pm-12am - Brian Bracken
Saturday, November 30
8pm-12am - Matt Marcus
